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    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/30 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Hirosaki

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    [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] The Hirosaki Neputa Festival will be held from Saturday, August 1, 2026 （ to Friday, August 7, 2026 （ ）

    The “Hirosaki Neputa Festival,” which brings color to the summer in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, is held every year from August 1 ～ to 7, features majestic and magnificent neputa floats depicting scenes from works such as *Romance of the Three Kingdoms* and *Water Margin* as they parade through the castle town of Hirosaki City. Designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan, it is a hallmark of summer in Tsugaru and attracts many tourists from across the country.

    It is said that the “Hirosaki Neputa Festival” evolved from an ancient custom called “Nemuri-nagashi” (Sending Sleep Away), in which farmers would place the god of sleep on boats or lanterns and float them down the river to ward off drowsiness during the busy summer farming season.

    [Web Page] https://hirosaki-kanko.or.jp/edit.html? id=cat02_summer_neputa

    Hirosaki Neputa Festival
    Event Overview
    Dates ： August 1, 2026 （ Sat ） ～ August 7, 2026 （ Fri ）

    Parade Route ・ Start Time August 1 ～ 4: Dotemachi Course 7:00 PM ～

    August 5 and 6 Ekimae Route 7:00 PM ～

    August 7, Tatemachi Route 10: 00 ～



    Why not try participating in the Neputa? ？
    At the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, some parade groups allow tourists to participate.

    This is a rare opportunity to experience the festival’s excitement and sense of unity while pulling a Neputa float. Please check the official Hirosaki City tourism website for details on how to participate.



    [Pilot Program] Hirosaki Neputa Festival Audience Award 2026
    August 1, 2026 （ (Sat) ） through August 6 （ (Thu) ）, we will conduct a pilot program to determine the “Audience Award” based on votes cast by festivalgoers.

    During the event, you can vote via a QR code for the group ・ whose Neputa paintings or group Neputa you found “the most lively （, moving ・, appealing ・, or impressive ）.”

    *Limited to one vote per account.

    *Groups participating as special guests or without a preliminary screening are not eligible.

    ＜ Special Participants ＞ Hirosaki City Hall Neputa Executive Committee, Hirosaki Self-Defense Forces Neputa Cooperation Association, Hirosaki University Neputa Executive Committee

    ＜ Non-judged ＞ Matsuri Kōkai, Hirosaki Minami Kindergarten (Certified Children’s Center), Hirosaki Neputa Enthusiasts’ Association



    “Beautiful Scenes of the Castle Town”
    Throughout the city, approximately 240 goldfish neputa were displayed along the Tsuchibuchi River, at the Hirosaki City Hall main building, and other tourist attractions, while 24 “Footlight Neputa” displays are set up in Citizens’ Central Plaza. This initiative, titled “The Beautiful Traditions of the Castle Town,” recreates the custom from the Taisho and Showa periods of decorating eaves with handheld Neputa lanterns.

    Furthermore, this year, approximately 30 “Goldfish Lanterns” from Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture—said to have been inspired by Hirosaki’s goldfish neputa—will be on display at the Tsugaru Lounge in JR Hirosaki Station. Visitors can also enjoy comparing them with Hirosaki’s goldfish neputa.

    Event Period ： Through Monday, August 31, 2026 （ ）





    Konan Railway Ōwani Line Goldfish Neputa Train
    A train adorned with approximately 200 goldfish neputa, a magical train
    The Konan Railway Owani Line operates the “Goldfish Neputa Train,” decorated with approximately 200 goldfish neputa floats inside the cars.

    Saturdays ・ and Sundays ・, as well as on public holidays and during the Hirosaki Neputa Festival, special nighttime illuminated runs are held, with the train operating solely by the light of the goldfish Neputa. Enjoy the enchanting atmosphere inside the train.

    Event Period ： Through Monday, August 31, 2026 （ ）

    * Please check the current operating status at Chuo-Hirosaki Station or Owani Station on the day of your visit.

    [Website] https://konantetsudo.jp/2026/06/19/kingyo-neputa-train202607/


    Konan Railway Owani Line Goldfish Neputa Train
    About Hirosaki City
    Hirosaki City （ Hirosaki ） is located in southwestern Aomori Prefecture and is a city where the history and culture of its development as the castle town of the Hirosaki Domain still thrive.

    The city is home to many historical assets, including Hirosaki Castle—the only surviving castle keep in the Tohoku region—as well as streetscapes from the feudal era, Western-style architecture from the Meiji ・ and Taisho periods, and as well as modern architecture by architect ・ Kunio Maekawa.

    In addition, festivals celebrating the changing seasons—such as the “Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival” and the “Hirosaki Neputa Festival”—are held here, attracting many tourists from both Japan and abroad.

    Agriculture is also thriving, with the region producing a diverse range of agricultural products, including apples—for which it boasts the highest production volume in Japan—as well as rice, （ corn ）, and more.

    Furthermore, traditional crafts such as “Tsugaru-nuri” “Tsugaru Kogin Sashi,” and “Tsugaru Forged Cutlery,” making it a region brimming with the charms of history ・, culture ・, nature ・, and cuisine.

    [Website] https://www.city.hirosaki.aomori.jp/index.html

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/30 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Kyotoshi

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    From Daily Life to Art: Tracing the Journey of Crafts

    Kyoto’s crafts have developed with the support of nature’s bounty, such as wood and lacquer. Through fieldwork in the forest and exhibitions in shopping districts, this project traces the evolution of crafts from their origins to contemporary art.

    1 Part 1 ： Crafts Viewed from the Forest—From Materials to the Creation of Tools — （ Workshop ）

    Instructors: Craft Forest ／ Sachiko Takamuro, Hisashi Takamuro

    Date and Time: Reiwa 8, September 19 （ (Sat) ）, September 20 （ Sun ） 10 ：:00 ～ – 16 ：:00

    In case of rain, September 21 （ Monday ・ (holiday) ）, September 27 （ Sun ） respectively

    Location: Weed Forest * School Forest on the grounds of Kyoto Prefectural Suji High School

    （ Address ： 166 Toyoda Shimokawara, Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture -1 ）

    Capacity: 10 participants per session ・ Open to elementary school students and older; lower-grade students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

    Content: Participants will create tools using materials gathered in the forest

    2. Part 2 ： Art from the Perspective of the Town —When Tools Become Art— （ Exhibition ）

    Artist: UP2 (Up ・ Two) ／ Junichiro Ishii\ (Junichiro Ishii), Mizuki Kajiwara, Ryuji Onari, Kei Ota

    Location: Shinmachi Site * Inside the Shinmachi Shopping District, Fukuchiyama City; Former Saito Furniture Store

    （ Address ： 3 Shimoshin, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture ）
    （ 1 ） Main Program （ Exhibition ） ［ No registration required ・ Free ］

    Dates: Reiwa 8, October 24 （ (Sat) ） ～ – November 15 （ (Sun) ）

    11 ： 00 ～ – 16 ： 00

    each day
    　　Content: Exhibition featuring “yagura” structures assembled at lacquer harvesting sites, contemporary art using Tanba lacquer, and more
    Exhibited Work: URUSHI PROJECT “Lacquer-Coated Urushi Tree” and others

    （ 2 ） Events during the exhibition period

    ① Opening Reception ［ No registration required ・ Free ］

    Date and Time: October 24 （ Sat ） 17 ： 00 ～ 19 ： 30

    ② Artist ・ Talk ［ No registration required ・ Free ］

    Date and Time: October 24 （ Sat ） 17 ： 00 6a>, October 31 （ Sat ） 14 ： 00 ～

    The artists will provide approximately 30-minute explanations of their works, etc. .

    ③ Workshop: “When Tools Become Art” ［ Registration required ・ Participation fee: 300 yen ］

    Date and Time: October 25 （ Sun 10 ： 00 ～ 12 ： 00 ／ 14 ： 00 ～ 16 ： 00

    Capacity: 15 people per session ・ For elementary school students and older

    a> Talk Event ［ Registration Required ・ Free ］

    ・ “Green Living”

    Date and Time: November 1 （ Sun ） 14 ： 00 ～ 15 6a> 30

    Speaker: UP2, Misuzu Asari （ Deputy Director, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature ・ Professor ）

    Capacity: 20 people
    ・ “Expanding the Thinking of Crafts”

    Date and Time: November 15 （ ） 14 ： 00 ～ 15 30

    Speakers: UP2

    Capacity: 20 people

    3. Future Plans

    An exhibition featuring the results of Parts 1 and 2 is scheduled to be held in Kyoto City in January of Reiwa 9. Details will be announced at a later date.

    4. How to Apply

    Via the application form or by phone （ First-come, first-served basis for each session ）

    Registration Period: August 10 （ Monday ） 10 ：:00 ～
    a> 〈Application Form〉https://forms.office.com/r/0RVKg58DTB

    　　〈Phone〉075-414-4287 （ Kyoto: Re-Search Executive Committee （ c/o Kyoto Prefecture Culture and Arts Division ） ） * Reception ： Weekdays 9 ： 00 ～ 11 ： 30, 1:30 ： 5:00 ～ 17:00 ：

    Organizer

    Kyoto:Re -Search Executive Committee （ Secretariat ： Kyoto Prefecture ）

    （ Reference ： About the “Kyoto:Re-Search Executive Committee” ）

    An organization composed of Kyoto Prefecture, municipalities, and other entities that carries out projects aimed at promoting the creation of an environment where local residents take the lead in cultural and artistic activities, while also appeal from an artistic perspective, thereby contributing to an increase in visitor numbers and the revitalization of the region.

    Please visit the website below for information on past projects and other activities.

    URL http://kyotohoop.jp/program/chutan-nantan2026/

    （ Kyoto Prefecture Culture and Arts Information Site “KYOTOHOOP （ Kyoto Hoop ） ” ）

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/30 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Ikebukuro

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    We will be holding the “Toshima Ward Peace Exhibition ・ Peace Stamp Rally”

    Toshima Ward will hold the “Toshima Ward Peace Exhibition ・ Peace Stamp Rally” from Thursday, August 6, through Friday, August 14.

    Hoping for lasting world peace, the ward became the first of the 23 wards to issue a Declaration as a Nuclear-Free City" on July 2, Showa 57, and has been promoting initiatives to convey the importance of peace to residents by preserving the memories of the time and the horrors of war.

    During the “Toshima Ward Peace Exhibition”
    period, panel and ・ video exhibits on nuclear-free peace and the devastation of war will be held on the first floor of the Ward Office Main Building and at Toshima Center Square. As a special feature, a talk by Ms. Reiko Yamada, Vice President of the Toshima Ward Association of Atomic Bomb Survivors, sharing her experiences as a survivor, as well as a stage performance at the Peace Exhibition by the “Dance Club”—a Toshima Community Club comprising 20 students from ward-run junior high schools—among other events designed to foster a shared commitment to peace.

    “Toshima Peace Stamp Rally”
    Furthermore, under the theme “Small Acts of Kindness Create Peace in the Community,” we will hold a “Peace Stamp Rally” where participants tour various locations throughout the ward while reflecting on kindness and compassion. The Regional Culture Creation Center has been newly added as a venue, and quizzes and other activities will be held at the rally locations.

    Comment from a Ward Official
    Regarding the event, a ward official commented, “This year, with the cooperation of Tanita Shokudo Co., Ltd., the first visitors to complete a questionnaire at the Peace Exhibition venue will receive gifts such as discount coupons valid at the Tanita Shokudo main store. As the number of people who directly experienced the war continues to dwindle year by year, we hope this event—which passes on the history of the war and thoughts on peace to the next generation—will serve as an opportunity for many people to reflect on peace,” said a ward official.

    [Toshima Ward Peace Exhibition: Event Overview]
    Dates
    August 6, Reiwa 8 （ (Thu) ） through August 14 （ (Fri) ）
    a> 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. （ On the first day, the exhibition opens at 1:30 p.m., until 3:00 PM on the final day ）

    Location
    Toshima Center Square, 1st Floor of the Ward Office Main Building

    Special Events Date

    Time

    Details

    ①
    August 6 (Thu)

    1:30 PM–3: 30

    “Soar, Chihaya”: A Message for Our Children ！

    War Experiences and Kamishibai Performance



    August 8 (Sat)

    1:00 PM–2:30 PM

    Lecture: “Repatriation from Manchuria”

    Lecture ： Mr. Takashi Shibahara

    ③

    August 9 (Sun)

    2:00–3: 30

    Storytime with War Picture Books and Book Readings

    ④

    August 10\ (Mon)

    2:00 PM–3:15 PM

    2: 00 Talk on Atomic Bomb Experience ： Ms. Reiko Yamada

    15: 00 Toshima Community Club Dance Troupe: Peace Exhibition Stage Performance

    ⑤

    August 11\ (Tue)

    1:00 PM–2: 30

    Special Jazz Piano Concert and Talk

    Pianist ： Yasuhiro Kono



    August 12 (Wed)

    1:00 PM–3:00 PM

    Public Lecture: “The Great Air Raid on Johoku”

    Lecturer ： 4 ・ 13 Nezuyama Small Memorial Service Executive Committee

    * Please check our website for details on each event.

    https://www.city.toshima.lg.jp/026/soumu/documents/1907310902.html

    [Toshima Peace Stamp Rally: Event Overview]
    Dates
    August 6, Reiwa 8 （ Thu ） ～ 14 （ Fri ） 　*Opening days and hours vary by facility.

    Locations
    Various Ward Community Centers, Central Library, Local History Museum, Regional Cultural Creation Centers, and Toshima Center Square on the 1st floor of the Main Ward Office

    *Please check the website for details on each facility.

    https://www.city.toshima.lg.jp/026/documents/documents/2605201044.html

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/30 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Fukuokashi

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    Hatago Aburaya Summer Festival 2026

    Spend a refreshing summer moment at the historic Abura-ya inn.

    While taking in the nostalgic summer scenery, we’re hosting a summer festival that offers something for everyone—from adults to children—including the newly revamped Abura-ya menu and events that capture the festive spirit of a traditional summer fair.

    Date & Time ： August 1, Reiwa 8 （ Sat ） ～ 31 （ Mon ）

    Location ： Hatago Aburaya, Aburaya Café

    Attendees ・ Participants ： Open to anyone

    Organizer ： Ai ・ Kei ・ Kei Holdings Co., Ltd.

    Purpose ： To provide many people with an opportunity to experience the history of Ogori City

    Details Highlights ： We have prepared a festival event that will evoke a sense of nostalgia for all visitors to Aburaya Café.

    Special Notes ： We have a gift from Aburaya Café for guests who come dressed in yukata.

    [Former Matsuzaki Hatago Aburaya （ City-Designated Tangible Cultural Property ） ]


    This Edo-period inn （ ryokan ） was built in Matsuzaki, a post town on the Satsuma Kaido, based on ink inscriptions found on the building’s timber, the north wing was constructed in the 2nd year of Kaei （ 1849 ）, and the main building was constructed between Bunkyu 1 （ (1861) ） and Keio 1 （ (1865) ）.

    The designated management system was introduced in October Reiwa 7, and starting in February Reiwa 8, “Ai ・ Kei ・ Kei Holdings Co., Ltd.” began serving food and beverages under the name “Aburaya Café.”

    • Introduction / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/28 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Guanajuato

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    [Alert] Regarding Robberies Targeting ATM Users Near Large Shopping Malls （ Guanah...

    ○ On July 8, a robbery occurred near “Plaza Cibeles,” a large shopping mall in the city of Irapuato, in which a Japanese national was robbed of cash and other items by a perpetrator who brandished what appeared to be a handgun immediately after the victim had withdrawn cash from an ATM.

    1. Incident Summary
    On July 8 （ (Wednesday) ） at around 8:00 p.m., a Japanese national near “Plaza Cibeles” in the city of Irapuato. Immediately after withdrawing cash, he was approached by a man who had been using an ATM nearby; the man pointed what appeared to be a handgun at him and demanded cash. The Japanese national handed over the approximately 3 ，,000 pesos he had withdrawn, but was then demanded to hand over his entire wallet; as a result, his wallet （, bank debit card, driver’s license, residence card （ FM3 ）, and other items ） were stolen. The perpetrator then fled on a motorcycle. The Japanese national was not injured.

    2. Precautions
    （ 1 ） When using an ATM, avoid times when there are few people around, and try to choose facilities that are busy or have security guards on duty. Also, when withdrawing large amounts of cash, please use the ATM with others whenever possible.
    （ 2 ） Before and after using an ATM, carefully check your surroundings. If you notice any suspicious individuals nearby, or if you feel you are being followed after using the ATM, do not leave the area; instead, ensure your safety by seeking help from store staff or security guards.
    （ 3 ） After withdrawing cash, do not count the money or check the contents of your wallet on the spot; put it away in your wallet or similar container immediately, and be careful not to let anyone around you see the cash.
    （ 4 ） In the unlikely event that you are the victim of a robbery—such as being threatened with a gun or knife—do not resist. Prioritize your life ・ and physical safety above all else, and comply with the perpetrator’s demands. Also, once you are safe, promptly contact the police, your employer, and other relevant parties, and immediately take steps to suspend the use of your credit and debit cards.

    （ Contact Information ）
    Consulate General of Japan in León
    Blvd. Adolfo Lopez Mateos No. 1717, 9th Floor, Col. Los Gavilanes, Leon, Guanajuato
    Tel: ＋ 52(477)343-4800
    Email: ryojibu@lo.mofa.go.jp

    ★ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Overseas Safety Website publishes various materials summarizing precautions for safety abroad; please use them to help ensure your safety while overseas.
    ＜ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website （ Mexico ） ＞
    https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/ pcinfectionspothazardinfo_264.html# ad-image-0
    ＜ Golgo 13’s Mid-Level Agents ・ Overseas Safety Measures Manual for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises ＞
    https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/ anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html
    ＜ Overseas Safety Guidebook ＞
    https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/ toranomaki.pdf
    ＜ A Short Guide to Safety Measures for Employees Assigned Abroad ＞
    https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/ pamph_08.pdf
    ＜ Threats Abroad ・ Q&A on Kidnapping Prevention ＞
    https://www.anzen. mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_04.pdf

    ★ In the unlikely event that you become a victim of a crime, please contact the Consular Section of this Embassy.

    ★ If there are any changes to the information on your Residence Registration Form due to a change of address ・, return to your home country ・, or changes in family composition, please complete the change procedure online\ ( https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html ).

    ★ Information that should be widely disseminated, such as information regarding the safety of Japanese nationals, will be sent to the email address registered on your Residence Registration Form. To subscribe to, unsubscribe from, or change the email address for other notifications from the Embassy, please visit the following URL:
    https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/mailmz/menu?emb=mx

    ★ If you have completed the simplified “Tabi-Regi” registration and wish to unsubscribe from email notifications, please follow the procedure at the URL below.
    https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/28 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Okayamashi

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    The Okayama Momotaro Festival will host the “Karasujō Summer Festival” ！

    The "Karasu Castle Summer Festival" will be held over two days—Saturday, August 1 （ ） and Sunday, August 2 （ ）—in the area surrounding Okayama Castle （ at Karasu Castle Park ）.

    This year’s theme is “Peaches.”

    In addition to the goldfish-shaped sculptures that are a huge hit every year, peach-shaped balloons will make their debut this year.

    The stage will be decorated with “peach lanterns,” and at the food and drink booths, you can enjoy peach-themed cuisine and beverages.

    In addition to the festival stalls and workshops that are hugely popular with children, there will be plenty of family-friendly activities, including a giveaway of admission tickets to the Okayama Castle Keep （ (limited quantity) ）. You’ll also have the chance to meet the Samurai Corps at the venue. Be sure to experience the magical atmosphere of this two-day-only event.

    For more details, please visit the Karasugajo Summer Festival official website.

    Event Details

    Date and Time

    August 1 （ Sat ） 6: ～ 9:30 PM

    August 2 （ Sun ） 6:00 PM ～ 9:30 PM

    Venue

    Okayama Castle Area

    （ 2-3 Marunouchi, Kita Ward, Okayama City － 1 ）

    Admission Fee

    Free （ Excluding food and beverage booths. ）

    Inquiries

    Karashiro Summer Festival Executive Committee （ Secretariat ： Located within the Okayama Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    （ Phone ： 086-232-2262 ）

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/28 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Nippori

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    "MonoFes in Nippori 2026" Will Be Held ！

    On Friday, July 31, Reiwa 8 （ and Saturday, August 1 （ ）—a two-day event— we will hold “MonoFes in Nippori 2026” at the Nippori Regional Revitalization Facility “Flatt Nippori.” Exhibitors will include “Manufacturing Tour ・ and Hands-On Experience Spots” from Arakawa Ward and participating stores from the Nippori Textile District, offering visitors the chance to experience various workshops typically held at individual stores and factories. This is a traveling hands-on manufacturing event that offers fun for everyone from children to adults.



    [Workshops at Manufacturing Tour and Hands-On Experience Spots]

    Making original wooden charms, etc.

    Atelier ・ Coppola

    Hand-sewn leather IC card case Making

    Umeda Leather Crafts

    Shoe Shop Using Italian Leather

    shiro
    Engraving Experience (Aluminum Coasters, etc.)

    Hoshimaki Studio

    Original Mini Lantern Making

    Ruibashi Dai Shimaya

    Dry Flower Arrangements in Embroidery Hoops and Green Wall Creations

    be Greeeeen

    [Nippori Textile District Partner Store Workshops]

    Cute, Plump Stickers Without Resin

    Tenshi -box

    Make Your Own Original Mini Sticker Book

    Yumei

    Decorate Walnut Buttons ！
    Yu’ z

    Making Tatami-Edge Charms

    Cotton Factory

    Making Animal Keychains
    Mint Collection

    Original Room Plate Workshop

    LUNA

    Canvas Mini Tote ／ Keychain Workshop

    Mogi Commerce & Industry

    *For event details, please scan the QR code below.

    • Wanted / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/20 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Los Angeles

    “愛とロマンの” LA Nagasaki-kai（LA長崎会）メンバー募集中！

    LA Nagasaki-kaiは、南カリフォルニアを中心に、長崎県出身の方、長崎にゆかりのある方、そして「長崎好きっちゃんね！」という方々が集まるコミュニティです。

    懇親会や地域イベントへの参加、他県人会との交流などを通して、世代やバックグラウンドを越えた、あったかかつながりを大切にしています。

    長崎に関する情報をみんなで共有したり、長崎の文化や観光、食の魅力、そして平和への思いを次の世代へ伝えたりしながら、南カリフォルニアから長崎を盛り上げられたらよかね〜という心意気で活動しております。

    最近は、SNSでの情報発信や新しかイベントの企画など、活動の幅も少しずつ広がってます。ぜひSNSもチェックしてみてくださいね！

    長崎にルーツのある方はもちろん、

    「長崎行ったことあるばい！」
    「長崎の食べ物が好きっさね！」
    「長崎弁聞くと、なんかホッとするとさね」
    「まだ行ったことはなかけど、長崎に興味のある！」

    という方も、みんな大歓迎ばい！

    南カリフォルニアで長崎とのつながりを深めながら、よか仲間たちと一緒に楽しく交流しよたい？

    活動情報やお問い合わせはこちらから：

    “愛とロマンの” LA Nagasaki-kai（LA長崎会）
    メンバー募集中！

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/20 (Mon)
    Vivinavi Kobe

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    The "Carnivorous Plants Exhibition" will be held at the Tegamiyama Greenhouse Botanical Garden.

    Event Dates and Times
    Saturday, July 18, Reiwa 8 （ ） through Sunday, August 16, Reiwa 8 （ ）

    9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. （ Last admission at 4:30 p.m. ）

    Closed ： Fridays

    Venue Tegaramayama Greenhouse Botanical Garden

    Overview
    Approximately 100 carnivorous plants cultivated at the botanical garden will be on display, focusing on pitcher plants and Venus flytraps. Exhibition briefings will be held every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. between July 18 and August 16. In addition, during each session, elementary school students and younger can participate in a hands-on experience touching Venus flytraps.

    Admission Fees
    Adults ： 250 yen

    Children ： 100 yen （ Ages 6 through junior high school ）

    Organized by
    Himeji City ・ Himeji City Community Development Promotion Organization (General Incorporated Foundation)

    Featured Plants
    Sarracenia, Venus flytraps, pitcher plants, Drosera

    Exhibition Briefings
    Sundays from July 18 to August 16, starting at 11:00 a.m.

    Limited to elementary school students and younger; you can have a hands-on experience touching a Venus flytrap.

    Sales
    Carnivorous plants are available for purchase at “Hana no Ie.”

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/17 (Fri)
    Vivinavi Yokohama

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    Summer Vacation Safety ・ We Are Launching the "Peace of Mind" Campaign 2026 ！

    To raise awareness so that children can enjoy their summer vacation without falling victim to crime or traffic accidents, and to prevent the persistent problem of sophisticated fraud schemes within the prefecture, comedian Wataru 119 has been appointed as “One-Day Police Chief” to launch the we are launching the “Summer Vacation Safety ・ Peace of Mind Campaign 2026.”



    1 Date and Time
    July 31, Reiwa 8 （ Friday ） 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

    2. Location
    Yumegaoka Soratos “Atrium Plaza” （ 31 Yumegaoka, Izumi Ward, Yokohama City ）

    （ Note ） Parking at the venue is limited, so please use public transportation whenever possible.

    3 Organizers
    Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefectural Police

    4 Campaign Details
    （ 1 ） Stage Presentations

    Host: Keiko Hanaoka Freelance Announcer ）, Sberry ・ Mercury （ Comedian ）


    Time
    a> Content

    Details

    1:00 PM to 1:05 PM

    Opening
    Explanation of the event’s purpose, etc., greetings from the organizers

    1:10 PM to 1:25 PM

    Kids’ Dance Stage ①

    R KK DANCE （ Dance performance by a dance school ） primarily active in Izumi Ward, Yokohama City

    1:30 PM to 1:50 PM
    a> Appointment Ceremony for the One-Day Police Chief

    Introduction of Guests
    Appointment of WATARI 119 as One-Day Police Chief
    Remarks by Chief WATARI 119 Summer Vacation Safety ・ Safety Pledge

    1:50 PM – 2:10 PM

    Special Talk Show
    Talk on Crime Prevention by Chief Wataru of the 119 Police Station

    2:10 PM to 2:25 PM

    Kids’ Dance Performance ②
    Yamato Sylphid Dance School （ Dance performance by a dance school ） based in Yamato City

    2:30 PM to 2:45 PM
    Kids’ Dance Stage ③

    WK DANCE （ Dance performance by a dance school ） based in Asahi Ward, Yokohama City

    From 2:50 PM to 3:00 PM

    Finale
    2:50 PM to 3:00 PM Finale
    Closing remarks by the performers

    （ 2 ） Special Booths


    Time
    a> Exhibits and Hands-On Activities

    1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

    Police Motorcycle Test Ride, VR simulation of a traffic accident
    Awareness materials ・ Distribution of flyers

    （ Note ） Event details are subject to may be changed or canceled on the day of the event without prior notice.

    Contact Information
    Kanagawa Prefecture, Bureau of Community Safety and Disaster Prevention, Community Safety Department, Community Safety and Traffic Division

    Promotion Group Phone: 045 -210-3560

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/14 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Tokushimashi

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    [Tokushima City] “Tokushima Indigo Day” Exhibition to Be Held ！

    July is “Tokushima Indigo Promotion Month,” as designated by Tokushima Prefecture, and July 24 is “Tokushima Indigo Day.”

    Our city will also host the “Tokushima Indigo Day” exhibition to showcase the appeal of indigo.

    Dates:
    July 24 （ (Fri) ） ～ July 31 （ (Fri) ） *Excluding Saturdays and Sundays.
    8 ： 30 ～ 17 ： 00 daily （ Until 15 ： 00 on the 31st ）
    Location
    Tokushima City Hall, 1st Floor, International Goodwill Corner

    Details
    A display of colorful indigo-dyed costumes and panels about indigo, as well as a quiz for children to learn about the wonders of indigo.
    Participants in the quiz will receive a prize.

    We hope you’ll join us! ！

    Tokushima City Website

    https://www.city.tokushima. tokushima.jp/shisei/keizai/jigyosha/tyusyokigyo/ai_puromoshion/ tokushimaainohi2026.html

    Contact Information
    Tokushima City Hall, Economic Policy Division

    2-5 Saiwaicho, Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture 770-8571 （ Main Building, 3rd Floor ）

    Phone Number ： 088 -621-5225

    Fax ： 088-621-5196

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/14 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Naruto

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    [Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture] Naruto’s “Summer Tradition,” the “50th Daido Gintengai Summer Festival,” to Be Held

    We will be holding a summer festival at the Omichi Shopping Street, located in the city center, as detailed below.


    ■ Event Details
    [Date and Time]

    July 18 （ Sat ） 4:25 p.m. ～ 9:00 a.m.

    （ 3: :30 p.m. ～ From 10:00 a.m., traffic restrictions will be in place on some lanes, and a pedestrian-only zone will be established ）

    [Events]

    Stage events

    Dance, Awa Odori, singing contest, etc.

    Game events

    Superball scooping, chalk drawing, underwater cup toss, etc.

    Other Booths

    Disaster Prevention Interaction Plaza, police car exhibits, Umbrella Sky Project, etc.

    * Food and beverage booths will also be available.

    ■ Inquiries
    Naruto City Omichi Shopping District Promotion Association Secretariat （ Located within the Naruto City Chamber of Commerce and Industry ）
    Contact Persons ： Motokawa, Mukimoto

    Address ： 165 Higashihama, Minamihama, Muya-cho, Naruto City -10

    Phone ： 088-685-3748

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/14 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Tottorishi

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    Tottori Summer: Seafood Delights Campaign ～ Rock Oysters&White Squid ～

    To coincide with the arrival of the season for Iwakaki and Shiroika—Tottori’s summer prefectural fish—we are currently running the “Tottori Summer: Seafood Delicacies Campaign ～ Iwakaki&Shiroika ～,” a social media campaign where you can win prizes by eating Iwakaki and Shiroika.

    Please enjoy the delicious flavors of “Iwakaki” and “Shiraika,” Tottori’s summer delicacies that come highly recommended by local fishermen.


    ■ Campaign Overview
    1. How to Enter

    ・ During the campaign period, please order or purchase dishes or products featuring Iwagaki ・ or Shiroika, and post a photo and comment on your social media （—Instagram or X ）—account.

    ・ 14 winners will be selected by lottery to receive luxurious prizes ！

    （ How It Works ）

    （ 1 ） Order or purchase “Iwakagi” ・ “Shiraika” Order or purchase eligible menu items or products

    （ 2 ） Take a photo or video of the product(s)

    （ 3 Post your thoughts on the product on Instagram or X, tagging “#TottoriGourmet” and either “#Iwagaki” or “# Shiroika”

    （ Iwakaki ・ URL listing stores where Shiroika can be eaten or purchased ）

    * Please open this in a browser.

    https://umigochi-summer.s.gy/ map

    （ Tori-Net “Food Paradise” Promotion Division Website URL ）

    https:// www.pref.tottori.lg.jp/286500.htm

    2. Duration and Prizes

    （ Reference ）

    ■ White Squid （ Fishing Season ／ 6 ～ November ）

    From early summer to late fall, the fishing fires that blaze brightly at night are a seasonal tradition of the Sea of Japan. The Kensaki squid caught under these fishing fires are known locally as “Shiroika” (white squid); with their strong sweetness and rich flavor, they are a popular delicacy that epitomizes summer in Tottori.


    ・ Tottori Ink-Free White Squid “Shiraki-hime” （ Shiraki-hime ）
    a> Since the ink sac is removed on board before shipment, there’s no need to rinse out the ink during preparation, so your sink, cutting board, and clothes won’t get dirty. It can also be shipped as part of an assortment with other fish.

    ■ Iwagaki “Natsuki （ Natsuki ） ” （ Harvest Season: June ～ – August ）


    Wild rock oysters that shine as brightly as the summer sea off Tottori.

    Grown along the San’in Coast, where high-quality phytoplankton thrives, these rock oysters feature plump flesh and a smooth texture; their rich “milk of the sea” offers a truly exquisite taste.

    Wild rock oysters harvested in Tottori Prefecture are called “Natsuki,” and high-quality specimens with a shell height of 13 cm or more are awarded a brand label. Only about 10 percent of the total catch receives this label, making them a rare delicacy.

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/14 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Naganoshi

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    The 19th Azumino Fireworks Festival will be held on August 14.

    The Azumino Fireworks Executive Committee （ Secretariat ： in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture ） will hold the 19th Azumino Fireworks Festival as follows. This year’s theme is “From Azumino to the Future,” and approximately 4,000 fireworks—including musical fireworks and extra-large star mines—will light up the Azumino night sky in a spectacular display.

    Starting Wednesday, July 1 （ ）, we are selling advance tickets for viewing the spectacular fireworks display, as well as tickets for temporary parking lots for those arriving by private car.


    Event Overview
    ■ Date and Time

    August 14 （ Fri 19 ： 00 ～ 20 ： 00 （ Fireworks Begin at 19 ： 15 ～ ）

    ■ Location

    Area around the Gohoda Retention Pond on the Akishina Saigawa riverbank

    ■ Highlights

    Enjoy musical fireworks, where fireworks are launched in time with the rhythm and melody, as well as wide star mines that fill your entire field of view. The grand finale features an extra-large star mine that envelops the venue in a spectacular display of light and sound.

    ■ Other Information

    Traffic restrictions will be in effect around the venue on the day of the event from 15 ： 00 to 21 ： 30.


    4,000 fireworks will light up the night sky over Azumino

    A giant star mine to cap off the finale
    Various tickets now on sale
    The following tickets are currently available. Please check the official website for details.

    Viewing Tickets
    ■ On sale through August 14 （ (Fri) ）

    A viewing ticket is required to enter the fireworks venue, where vendor stalls are located. （ Click here for a venue map ）

    In the event of cancellation, ticket fees will be refunded.

    Type

    Price

    Number Available

    Viewing Seats
    3,500 yen per person

    Group Tickets

    12,000 yen for 4 people

    Seated tickets

    5,000 yen/ person

    150 seats

    Table seating (6 people per table)

    25, 000 yen

    50 sets

    Temporary Parking Lot Advance Tickets
    ■ Sales Period: August 9 （ (Sun) ）

    Same-day tickets will be sold for 6,000 yen (2,000 yen for motorcycles).

    Parking Location

    Fee

    Number of Tickets Available

    [Akishina Junior High School Grounds] Parking Ticket

    （ About a 15-minute walk to the venue ）

    5, 000 yen per vehicle

    360 vehicles

    [Ryumonbuchi Grounds] Parking Ticket

    （ About a 15-minute walk to the venue ）

    5, 000 yen per vehicle

    200 spaces

    How to Purchase
    Rakuten Ticket, 7-Eleven ・ and FamilyMart ticket services

    Access
    Temporary parking is limited, so please use public transportation or the shuttle bus to attend the event. After the event, the JR Shinonoi Line will operate additional trains.


    Shuttle Bus
    Pickup/Drop-off Locations ・ Schedule

    ● Aoki Hanami Industrial Park Parking Lot

    Outbound: First bus at 15 ： 40, Last bus at 18 ： 35

    ● Seiko Epson Toyoshina Plant

    Outbound: First bus at 15 ： 20, Last bus at 18 ： 45

    *Return trips will run as needed after the fireworks end.

    Fee (Contribution for shuttle bus service, etc.)

    1,000 yen (Return trip free)

    Inquiries
    Azumino Fireworks Executive Committee （ Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture; Department of Commerce, Industry, Tourism, and Sports; Tourism Division ）
    E-mail ： kankokoryu@city.azumino.nagano.jp

    TEL ： 0263-71 -2053

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/14 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Sagamihara

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    A Plethora of Diverse Events ！ “The 38th Ono Kita Galaxy Festival” Confirmed ！

    On August 1, Reiwa 8 （ (Saturday) ） and August 2 （ (Sunday) ）, the “Ono Kita Galaxy Festival” will be held at Kanuma Park.

    The highlight will be the “Namahage Taiko,” a traditional folk art from Oga City, Akita Prefecture. Their powerful performance is sure to energize the venue.

    In addition, numerous performers, including professional musicians, have been confirmed to appear again this year. ！ Why not join in the fun with a festival-like atmosphere? ？

    In Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City, What is the “Ono-Kita Galaxy Festival”?
    In the Fuchinobe area, centered around Fuchinobe Station on the JR Yokohama Line, with the JAXA Sagamihara Campus right nearby, the community has been working to foster dreams and aspirations for space through community development. Under the slogan “Fuchinobe: The Town That Reaches for the Galaxy ☆,” it has carried out various local initiatives.

    Inspired by this slogan, the “Fuchinobe Galaxy Festival” has been held since Heisei 1. Furthermore, starting with the （ 24th edition ） in Heisei 22, the event shifted from being organized primarily by the merchants’ association to an executive committee model involving local organizations and general participants. It was rebranded as the “Ono-Kita Galaxy Festival” to position it as an event driven by the entire community.

    The “Ono-Kita Galaxy Festival” is held with the aim of fostering a sense of unity and pride in the Ono-Kita district through intergenerational interaction and exchange, thereby contributing to the development of our hometown and the growth of its people.


    Date and Time
    August 1, Reiwa 8 （ Sat ） ・ August 2 （ ） 2:00 p.m. ～ 9:00 p.m.
    *Cancelled in case of severe weather
    *Please click here for details.
    View Details
    Venue and Access
    Venue ： Kanuma Park （ 2-15-1 Kanumadai, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara City ）
    Access ： 3-minute walk from the South Exit of Fuchinobe Station on the JR Yokohama Line

    *No parking will be available for visitors on the day of the event. Please use public transportation to attend.

    Festival Highlights
    Starting with the stage events—which draw huge crowds every year with a wide variety of performances, including dance and brass band music—the festival also features a handmade market where you can find one-of-a-kind crafts, and food and drink booths featuring a large gathering of popular local shops—the festival is packed with a wide variety of attractions. ！

    In addition, numerous performers, including professional musicians, have been confirmed. Building on the tradition of past events while adding a festival-like atmosphere to the stage, the excitement is guaranteed.

    Furthermore, the District Residents’ Association Federation will once again take the lead in co-hosting the “Ono-Kita Hometown Festival” this year, with the aim of deepening ties among local residents and fostering a sense of pride in the community. In addition to stage performances and booths run by local organizations （ on August 2 （ ） from 2:00 p.m. ～ to 7:30 p.m. ）, the Aoyama Gakuin University American Football Team “LIGHTNING” will lend their full support to liven up the venue.

    Also, don’t miss the “Namahage Taiko,” a traditional folk art from Oga City, Akita Prefecture. ！ You’ll be able to watch the Namahage perform a bold and powerful Japanese drum performance right before your eyes.



    Scenes from past events
    With dance performances and brass band music by local children, a handmade crafts market, and food stalls—the event was brimming with local charm and drew a huge crowd.

    • Event / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/11 (Sat)
    Vivinavi Kimitsu

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    Midsummer Ninth Concert

    Date
    July 26, 2026 (Sunday) ）
    Starts at 14:00
    Main Hall
    All reserved seats 5,000 yen

    *Preschool children are not admitted

    Conductor ： Kazufumi Yamashita
    Soprano Maki Mori
    Alto ： Michiko Hayashi
    Tenor ： Satoru Nishimura
    Bass ・ Baritone ： Kaz Hirano
    Orchestra ： Chiba Symphony Orchestra
    Chorus ： Ninth Choir in Summer

    Beethoven ： Overture to "Fidelio"
    Beethoven ： Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "With Chorus"

    A glamorous competition between the best soloists in Japan and the Midsummer Ninth Choir ！ ！

    Tickets now on sale ！ ！

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/09 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Roppongi

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    [Minato Ward, Tokyo] A Free “Children’s Space” Inspired by a Sandy Beach Opens Again This Year: “Summer Vacation Sandy Beach Open 2026”

    As a pre-opening event to build excitement for the “Minato City Minato Arts Center,” which is set to open in November of Reiwa 9, we will once again hold the “Summer Beach Open House” this year—just as we did last year—offering free access to “Minato Commons,” a space designed to evoke the atmosphere of a sandy beach.

    Using the wide variety of craft supplies provided, visitors can work on “independent research projects” or engage in “creative activities in the spacious area,” enjoying their time in their own unique way. Furthermore, this year we will hold workshops on building play areas using cardboard and creating costumes to transform into sea creatures.



    ■ Event Overview ■
    Date and Time
    August 3, Reiwa 8 （ Monday ） ～ 28 （ Friday ） 10:00 a.m. ～ 5:00 p.m.

    * Closed ： Saturdays, Sundays, August 10 （ Monday ） ～ 14 （ Friday ）

    Venue
    "Minato Commons," 3rd Floor, Former Mita Library (5-28-4 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

    Target Audience
    Elementary school students and older, up to age 18

    Cost
    Free

    Workshop for Elementary School Students ■ * Advance registration required
    （ 1 ） Let’s Build a Castle on the Sandy Beach ／ Play Expert ： Mizuho Watanabe （ Scenographer ・ Architect ）
    Just like building a sandcastle, let’s use cardboard to create a space that feels like a secret hideout.

    Date and Time
    August 4, Reiwa 8 （ Tuesday ）, August 6 （ Thursday ）, the 18th （ Tuesday ）, the 20th （ Thursday ）, the 25th （ Tuesday ）

    10:30 a.m. ～ 12:30 p.m. （ on each day; 5 sessions total a>

    （ 2 ） Let’s Swim in the Sea of Imagination ／ Dr. Asobi ： Shie Minamino （ Playwright ・ Director ・ Costume Designer ）
    Let’s create costumes themed around creatures from an imaginary sea by repurposing items we would normally throw away.

    Date and Time
    August 25, Reiwa 8 （ Tuesday ） 1:30 PM ～ 3:30 PM a>



    Minato City Arts Center Website
    Minato City Minato Arts Center Website

    https:// www.minatoartscenter.jp/

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/09 (Thu)
    Vivinavi Kawasaki

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    The 34th Takatsu Ward Health and Welfare Festival will be held on Saturday, July 11 （ ） ！

    In Takatsu Ward, with the aim of fostering a community where residents—including the elderly, children, and people with disabilities—as well as various organizations can deepen their connections, work together to promote health and welfare, and build a community that looks out for ・ and supports one another, the “34th Takatsu Ward Health and Welfare Festival” will be held on Saturday, July 11, Reiwa 8 （ ） at the Takatsu Civic Center.

    This event has been held since Heisei 2 and will feature a wide variety of fun and informative activities, including performances and concerts by children, as well as health promotion booths, various consultation services, introductions to community activities, and exhibitions of artwork.


    Date and Time
    Saturday, July 11, Reiwa 8 （ 10:00 a.m. ～ 3:00 p.m.

    （ Doors open at 9:45 a.m., last admission at 2:30 p.m. ）

    Venue
    Takatsu Civic Center, 11F ・ 12F （ 1 Mizoguchi, Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City － 4 － 1 Nocti Plaza 2 ）

    Overview
    Events in the Main Hall

    （ 10:00 a.m. ～ 1:20 p.m. ）

    ・ Takatsu Municipal Elementary School Brass Band Club

    ・ Cheerleading Sports Club

    ・ Smile ☆ Dance School

    ・ J ・ Hula Dance Studio

    ・ Kitamikata Neighborhood Association Children’s Taiko Club

    a> Ryukyu Taiko by Kawasaki DARC


    （ 1:30 p.m. ～ 3:00 p.m. ）
    ・ Folk Song Performance by the Kawasaki City Association for the Welfare of the Visually Impaired
    ・ Fureai Sing-Along Café
    Finale （ We will hold our annual, highly popular finale ！ Let’s all sing together with one heart ！ ）


    Scenes from the Finale （ Reiwa 7 ）
    Booths and Activities in Other Rooms

    ・ Exhibits by various organizations, games, physical activity events

    ・ Bone density and grip strength measurements

    ・ Consultations on adult guardianship, long-term care, meals ・ and nutrition consultations, etc.


    Art exhibitions by welfare organizations （ Reiwa 7 ）
    Other ＞

    ・ Commemorative gifts will be distributed to participants in the stamp rally

    ▼ Flyer available here

    d124454-364-75d784ff53505f7f46c2046588cdee71. pdf
    ▼ Kawasaki City Website

    https://www.city.kawasaki.jp/takatsu/page/0000185654. html

    Organizer
    Takatsu Ward Health and Welfare Festival Executive Committee

    Admission
    Free admission, no registration required

    *“Parent-Child Yoga” requires advance registration

    Contact
    Nagata, Community Care Promotion Section, Community Support Center, Takatsu Ward Office, Kawasaki City

    Phone 044 － 861 － 3301

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/07 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Narashi

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    [Nara City] “Nara Tastes Great!” Summer Local Produce Fair

    To promote local production for local consumption, Nara City has been conducting various promotional activities since Reiwa 6, including the release of the short video series “Nara: It’s Delicious!” as well as video-based events and parent-child bus tours to local production areas. This fiscal year, with the aim of further raising awareness of locally produced agricultural products, the city will hold the “‘Delicious Nara!’ Summer Local Produce Fair” as a face-to-face promotional event designed to directly engage residents. For the first time, we will be holding a morning market. Visitors can experience the flavors of the season at a farmers’ market, sample and purchase chilled Yamato tea—perfect for a summer morning—and enjoy appetizing breakfast and lunch menus made with locally produced ingredients at the food market.

    Event Overview
    Date and Time

    July 18, Reiwa 8 （ Sat ） 7 ： 00 10 ： 00 * Ends when sold out

    Location

    Plaza in front of the old JR Nara Station building （ Sanjo Honmachi, Nara City ）

    Organizer

    City of Nara

    Details

    To give visitors a chance to experience seasonal local agricultural products, their flavors, how to eat them, and where to buy them

    Event Details

    Farmers’ Market

    A market where visitors can purchase seasonal agricultural products a> “Sakahara Direct Sales Store Cosmos” will sell locally produced agricultural products and other items.

    Yamato tea tasting ・ and sales

    Yamato tea tasting by “Hiryo Seicha” （ Limited to the first 200 guests ・ Free ）. Tea leaves and sweets that pair well with tea will also be on sale.

    Food Market

    “Mokumoku” and “Tenkaiku Coffee” will be selling food and drink items made with locally grown produce.

    Related Information
    Vendors

    Sakahara Direct Sales Store Cosmos

    https:// www.city.nara.lg.jp/sightseeing/naraharu/111779.html

    Nichiroku Tea

    https://nichiryoku-seicha.com/

    Mokumoku

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B7j8nhiJ-TI/

    Tenkaku Coffee

    https://amenokakucoffee.com/

    Local Production for Local Consumption Promotion Project

    [Implementation Report] Reiwa 7 “Nara Is Delicious. Local Production for Local Consumption Fair”

    https://www.city.nara.lg.jp/soshiki/110/259011.html

    [Event Report] Reiwa 7 “Nara Is Delicious.” Local Produce Experience Parent-Child Bus Tour （ For Parents and Children ）

    https://www.city.nara.lg.jp/soshiki/ 110/255393.html

    ～ “Nara Is Delicious.” ～ We have released a promotional video on local production for local consumption.

    https://www.city.nara.lg.jp/site/naranoshoku/220766. html


    Contact Information Regarding This Matter
    Nara City Agricultural Policy Division

    0742-34-5142

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/07 (Tue)
    Vivinavi Kameoka

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    [Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture] A top-tier event that has been selected consecutively for the “Top 100 National Running Events”* ！ Registration is now open for the “12th Kyoto Kameoka Half Marathon,” to be held on December 13 at a venue still buzzing with the excitement of the “Greening Fair.”

    Takahiro Katsuragawa （, Chairman ： of the Kyoto Kameoka Half Marathon Organizing Committee ）, announced that registration for the “12th Kyoto Kameoka Half Marathon,” which will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2026 （ ）, will begin accepting entries on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 （ ）.

    This event is a prestigious competition that has been consecutively selected* for the “Top 100 National Running Events”—a list curated through runner votes from among approximately 1,400 events nationwide.

    This year, the event will take place on a special stage that carries on the excitement of the 43rd National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto-Tamba, held this fall, allowing participants to experience the unique charm of Kameoka, where nature and sports harmonize.

    *Based on results from the 2023–2024 events.

    Featured in the “Top 100 in Japan” ！ A course ranked among the best in the Kansai region and excellent access
    The main reasons this event garners such high support—even from first-time participants—are its excellent accessibility and a course design that prioritizes runners’ comfort.

    20 minutes from Kyoto Station ！ Smooth access to the venue


    From JR Kameoka Station—conveniently located about 20 minutes by rapid train from JR Kyoto Station— a free shuttle bus runs directly to the venue, making it easy to reach the venue even for participants traveling from afar.

    Additionally, temporary parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis for those arriving by car.

    [A Flat Course Where You Can Aim for a Personal Best, and a Top-5 Ranking in the Kansai Region]

    The flat course, surrounded by lush nature, is popular among runners for being “ideal for setting a personal best,” especially since it becomes mostly downhill toward the latter half.

    In addition to the runner-friendly course, the event has earned high praise for the cheers from spectators along the route and the provision of local specialties, ranking 5th* in the Kansai area event rankings for December 2025. With a support system trusted by runners nationwide, we’re here to cheer you on as you take on this challenge.

    * Results extracted from RUNNET as of June 11, 2026

    The “Fun Run,” where everyone can enjoy the race at their own pace, is back
    This year, in addition to the various events that have traditionally centered on the half marathon, the “900m Fun Run （ (Wheelchair) ）” and the “1.3km Fun Run （ (Pair Run, etc.) ）” have returned. This allows young children who find it difficult to run long distances, their parents, and wheelchair runners to experience the unique excitement of the event together.

    We aim to create an event where everyone—not just top runners aiming for records—can experience the joy of sports.

    [Run through a setting that captures the lingering spirit of the Greening Fair]

    From September 18 to November 8, 2026, the “43rd National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto-Tamba” will be held, with Kameoka Sports Park—the start ・ and finish line of this event—serving as one of the main venues.

    This race will take place about one month after the conclusion of that major event. Runners will be able to cross the starting line in a space still alive with the excitement and lingering atmosphere of the flowers and greenery brought by the Fair.

    [Overview of the 12th Kyoto Kameoka Half Marathon]
    Event Name

    The 12th Kyoto Kameoka Half Marathon

    Date

    February 1, 2026 （ ） * The event will take place rain or shine

    Venue

    Kameoka Sports Park Stadium （ Start ・ Finish ）
    Organized by

    Kameoka City

    Kameoka City Board of Education

    Kameoka City Sports Association

    Kameoka City Track and Field Association

    Events ・ Entry Fee

    a> Half Marathon (21.0975 km) ＞

    6, 000 yen

    ＜ 5 km ＞

    ・ 2, 500 yen （ General ）

    *High school students and older

    ・ 1, 500 yen （ Middle School Students ）

    ＜ 3 km ＞
    6a> ・ 2,500 yen （ General public ）

    ・ 1, 500 yen （ Elementary and Middle School Students ）

    ＜ 1. 3 km Fun Run ＞

    ・ 2, 500 yen （ Pairs ）

    *First- and and guardians, etc.

    ・ 1,500 yen （ Individual ）

    * 3rd grade and up

    ＜ 900m Fun Run （ Wheelchair ） ＞

    1,500 yen

    Capacity

    Total 4, 500 people

    （ Half Marathon ： First 3, 500 people, plus others ）

    Registration Period

    July 1, 2026 （ Wed 6a> ～ August 31 （ Mon ）

    * First-come, first-served basis

    How to Apply

    Application website “RUNNET” （ Online registration only ）

    Other

    ・ The Half Marathon is open to runners who can complete the course in 2 hours and 40 minutes or less.

    *There will be no certified race category this year.

    ・ Participants under 18 years of age must have parental consent.

    ・ Please keep your belongings with you at all times.

    *The number of lockers for valuables is limited.

    ・ Changing rooms are available. （ Men’s ： 1st floor of the Main Gymnasium; Women’s ： 1st floor of the Small Gymnasium ）

    * Depending on the progress of venue setup and dismantling, the scenery on the day after the Greenery Fair concludes may vary.



    Official Event Website
    Entry slots are also available as return gifts for the Kameoka City Hometown Tax Donation program.

    Please take this opportunity to consider making a “Furusato Nozei” donation.

    Previously, these entry slots were available only through Furusato Choice, but they can now also be selected via Rakuten Furusato Nozei and FuruNavi.

    Click here for more information on the Hometown Tax Donation program
    [About Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture]

    Aerial view of Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
    Located west of Kyoto City, it is easily accessible—just a 20-minute ride on a rapid train from JR Kyoto Station—yet surrounded by abundant nature “Tokainaka” (a blend of “city” ＋ and “countryside”). Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA, which opened in 2020, has become a new hub of activity, hosting not only sports events but also a wide variety of other events.

    Furthermore, the city champions a “Children First” philosophy and provides strong support for families raising children. The city boasts a wealth of child-rearing facilities, including Galleria Kameoka, KIRI no KO （, and Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA ）.

    City Official Website ： https://www.city.kameoka.kyoto.jp/

    City Official Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/kameokacity/

    [Website regarding this matter]

    https://www.city.kameoka.kyoto.jp/soshiki/13/88209.html

    [Contact Information]

    Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, Lifelong Learning Department

    Lifelong Sports Division, Contact Person: ： Tani （ Tani

    TEL: 0771-25-5055

    E-mail:sports-suisin@city.kameoka.lg.jp

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